"David" a man after "GODS OWN HEART"

[Mitspa]

Act 13:22

And when he had removed him, he raised up David to be their king; to whom also he bare witness and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My heart, who shall do all My will.


David (well-beloved, dear)

I have some ideas about why God "elected" David, I do think his name gives a strong clue. For God is Love and to have a heart for God, one would and must desire to be loved.

I think John uses the term "the disciple whom Jesus loved" in speaking of "himself"? Is there a hidden strength in David and John? For when all the others left the Lord at His Cross, only John remained, and was not afraid!

1Jn 4:17

Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
1Jn 4:18

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
1Jn 4:19

We love him, because he first loved us.

Only John was able to stand on that great and terrible day!

 

[jasoncran]

david, i think god raised him to be a type of christ. the jews teach moshiac ben david and moshiac ben joseph.

the former has come. the later will come. david while not perfect ruled isreal and was great warrior-king.:D hes one of my favorite jews to read about.

 

[Mitspa]

david, i think god raised him to be a type of christ. the jews teach moshiac ben david and moshiac ben joseph.

the former has come. the later will come. david while not perfect ruled isreal and was great warrior-king.:D hes one of my favorite jews to read about.

I agree Jason, David was for sure a picture of the coming Christ. I think I have much to learn from him about the beauty of The Lord?

 

[jasoncran]

I agree Jason, David was for sure a picture of the coming Christ. I think I have much to learn from him about the beauty of The Lord?

grace at times. but i would say for me and you. it shows a male figure of much meekness. david did sware to men (ie joab and on other ) they wouldnt die by his hand. he didnt promise that they wouldnt die by another.

 

[Mitspa]

Psa 19:1






To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
Psa 19:2



Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
Psa 19:3



There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
Psa 19:4



Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
Psa 19:5



Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.



It seems as if David knew that all things were made by Christ Jesus and for His Glory? It seems David related the whole of creation, as a stage, where the Work of Christ and His glory would be played out, and be shown to all the world? -Mitspa



It is not merely glory that the heavens declare, but the "glory of God,"for they deliver to us such unanswerable arguments for a conscious, intelligent, planning, controlling, and presiding Creator, that no unprejudiced person can remain unconvinced by them. The testimony given by the heavens is no mere hint, but a plain, unmistakeable declaration; and it is a declaration of the most constant and abiding kind. Yet for all this, to what avail is the loudest declaration to a deaf man, or the clearest showing to one spiritually blind? God the Holy Ghost must illuminate us, or all the suns in the milky way never will. -C. Spurgeon

 

[jasoncran]

david also taught the law and organised the tanach that was around in his day.

 

[Mitspa]

"Accepted in the beloved."- David "beloved"

-
Eph_1:6

What a state of privilege! It includes our justification before God, but the term "acceptance" in the Greek means more than that. It signifies that we are the objects of divine complacence, nay, even of divine delight. How marvellous that we, worms, mortals, sinners, should be the objects of divine love! But it is only "in the beloved." Some Christians seem to be accepted in their own experience, at least, that is their apprehension. When their spirit is lively, and their hopes bright, they think God accepts them, for they feel so high, so heavenly-minded, so drawn above the earth! But when their souls cleave to the dust, they are the victims of the fear that they are no longer accepted. If they could but see that all their high joys do not exalt them, and all their low despondencies do not really depress them in their Father’s sight, but that they stand accepted in One who never alters, in One who is always the beloved of God, always perfect, always without spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, how much happier they would be, and how much more they would honour the Saviour! Rejoice then, believer, in this: thou art accepted "in the beloved." Thou lookest within, and thou sayest, "There is nothing acceptable here!" But look at Christ, and see if there is not everything acceptable there. Thy sins trouble thee; but God has cast thy sins behind his back, and thou art accepted in the Righteous One. Thou hast to fight with corruption, and to wrestle with temptation, but thou art already accepted in him who has overcome the powers of evil. The devil tempts thee; be of good cheer, he cannot destroy thee, for thou art accepted in him who has broken Satan’s head. Know by full assurance thy glorious standing. Even glorified souls are not more accepted than thou art. They are only accepted in heaven "in the beloved," and thou art even now accepted in Christ after the same manner.- C.Spurgeon

 

[Mitspa]

Psa 17:15

As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

"Awake to righteousness"



David was allowed great access to the temple of God, he even ate of the shewbread? Why?

I believe that David worshipped God based upon the "righteousness of faith" and true rightoeusness is being conformed to His Image.

David seemed to know and understand these things. He was a man after the heart of God, he desired to know God above all other things in this world.


Eph 3:17

That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
Eph 3:18

May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
Eph 3:19

And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

"That I might know Him"= "righteousness"

 

[Mitspa]

Psa 27:1


A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psa 27:2

When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
Psa 27:3

Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
Psa 27:4

One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.

David seemed to have the important things in place. seek first the Kingdom of God, and His Righteousness!

Jesus said dont worry about the things of this world, but come and learn of Me, for I am meek and kind of heart.:heart

Remember "Martha" was busy and worried about much, but "Mary" did that "first thing" that was needed. She chose that "good part" and Lord was pleased with Mary and said that no one could take away what Mary had!


Mitspa

 

[Deborah13]

I wonder if David understood the extent of God's love for him before Bathsheba or after he was forgiven much?

 

[farouk]

I wonder if David understood the extent of God's love for him before Bathsheba or after he was forgiven much?

Deborah13:

Yes, well, Psalm 51 was certainly a defining moment in his experience, wasn't it?

Blessings.

 

[John 8:32]

I wonder if David understood the extent of God's love for him before Bathsheba or after he was forgiven much?

Oh, I think David understood much more about God's forgiveness than we do.

 

[Mitspa]

Psa 27:1






A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psa 27:2



When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
Psa 27:3



Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
Psa 27:4



One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.

David seemed to have the important things in place. seek first the Kingdom of God, and His Righteousness!

Jesus said dont worry about the things of this world, but come and learn of Me, for I am meek and kind of heart.:heart

Remember "Martha" was busy and worried about much, but "Mary" did that "first thing" that was needed. She chose that "good part" and Lord was pleased with Mary and said that no one could take away what Mary had!


Mitspa

Psa 37:4

Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Psa 37:5

Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Psa 37:6

And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Psa 37:7

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.



There is a rest that comes to our hearts when we have commited our way to the Lord. David was satisfied that whether he continued on as King or that his Kingdom was taken by his enemies, that he would trust in the Lord. What joy and peace when we surrender to Gods plan and His ability to bring it to pass?


Today I would be as David, whether I rise or fall it is not my concern. My heart and mind, may be set upon the goodness and faithfulness of Our God and the "Finished Work" of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Heb 4:3

For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
Heb 4:4

For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
Heb 4:5

And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.
Heb 4:6

Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:
Heb 4:7

Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.



By the way, the "True Sabbath" is in the "rest" of Christ "Finished Work"

Be glad to show it to any who desire to know?
-Mitspa:angel3

 

[felix]

Thee verse itself has the amswer.

A man after God's heart = to do the will of God.

Rom 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what [is] that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Love is just one part. And God is not a feeling or emotion to be called love. My Bible in native tongue translated during the same time as kjv in english translates "God is loving" not "God is love".

Sent from mobile.

 

[Mitspa]

Thee verse itself has the amswer.

A man after God's heart = to do the will of God.

Rom 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what [is] that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Love is just one part. And God is not a feeling or emotion to be called love. My Bible in native tongue translated during the same time as kjv in english translates "God is loving" not "God is love".

Sent from mobile.

Not sure of your point? Felix
But I have several years of training in the Greek, and my own personal Greek teacher for a season, I assure you that the text is not a statement of His loving nature, Which He has, but that "He is love". "He is light" as used in (1Jn 1:5) Not "He is lighting"

Besides that EVERY LAW OF GOD is fulfilled in "love" so again what point was you trying to make?

 

[jasoncran]

theres a lot of failures that are also mentioned by david that most dont teach about. the failure to do justice for the rape of tamar. the failure to reconcile with absalom and this would have saved his son.

 

[Deborah13]

Psa 17:15



As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.

"Awake to righteousness"



David was allowed great access to the temple of God, he even ate of the shewbread? Why?

I believe that David worshipped God based upon the "righteousness of faith" and true rightoeusness is being conformed to His Image.

David seemed to know and understand these things. He was a man after the heart of God, he desired to know God above all other things in this world.


Eph 3:17



That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
Eph 3:18



May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
Eph 3:19



And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

"That I might know Him"= "righteousness"

Yes, we are so blessed.

 

[felix]

Not sure of your point? Felix
But I have several years of training in the Greek, and my own personal Greek teacher for a season, I assure you that the text is not a statement of His loving nature, Which He has, but that "He is love". "He is light" as used in (1Jn 1:5) Not "He is lighting"

Besides that EVERY LAW OF GOD is fulfilled in "love" so again what point was you trying to make?

You do not require Greek training to understand the new testament. You just need Holy Spirit.

God is light DOES NOT MEAN, I can switch Him on with my torch. Nor He is a photon.

(John 1:4-5) In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

It means, He shines and give us light by showing us the path of righteousness from where we are, i.e in darkness. It does not mean a literal light.

Similarly,
God is love DOES NOT MEAN, I can feel Him when my family loves me. Nor any feeling generated by hormonal changes or enzyme secretion.

(1John 2:5-6) But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.

(Heb 12:6-8) For whom the LORD loves He chastens, And scourges every son whom He receives. If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten? But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons.

It means, God loves His children and we are to keep His word and walk in righteousness and holiness just as He walked. Even in those people who had become partakers, if they don't receive chastening, they are bastards and not sons of God and God does not love them. In fact He will kill the children (Rev 2:21-23) and vomit name Christians (Rev 3:15-16).

Hence, God is love means, He loves "us" or "He is loving" referring to "believers" as in 1 John 4:6 differentiating the rest as "They are of the world" as in 1 John 4:5.

David was a man after God's heart because He did the will of God. Doing the will of God includes not only loving God but also being holy and in righteousness, by walking in the light of Him.

 

[Mitspa]

You do not require Greek training to understand the new testament. You just need Holy Spirit.

God is light DOES NOT MEAN, I can switch Him on with my torch.

Well YOU was the one who twisted the scripture. and got caught! WE ABIDE IN THE LIGHT. That means alot of things, but it also means we dont twist the Word of God to make some "empty religious point".


This thread is about the "heart of David", you have made the point that he was obedient, and I agree with that point. -Mitspa

 

[felix]

Well YOU was the one who twisted the scripture. and got caught! WE ABIDE IN THE LIGHT. That means alot of things, but it also means we dont twist the Word of God to make some "empty religious point".


This thread is about the "heart of David", you have made the point that he was obedient, and I agree with that point. -Mitspa

We don't abide in the sub atomic particles called photons... neither God is a feeling of hormonal or enzyme changes - Such statements makes God a non living thing.

The thread is about David a man after God's own heart not about David's heart.

My point being, "not love".

(Ps 139:22a) I hate them with perfect hatred;